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He has a torn right meniscus. Chandler started all 11 games for the Panthers at right tackle this season, struggling badly as a pass blocker and sub-average as a run blocker. The former UDFA and converted defensive tackle signed a three-year, $7.95M contract with the Panthers in June. Tue, Nov 18, 2014 12:51:00 PM

After training with Panthers OT Nate Chandler the past two summers, Hall of Fame LT Jackie Slater claimed "there's no doubt in my mind he's a top left tackle."

A converted defensive tackle, 25-year-old Chandler made eight 2013 starts, six at guard and two at right tackle. He's now battling Byron Bell to start on Cam Newton's blind side. "He's mentally equipped to solve problems, and that's what you have to do to play offensive tackle in this league," said Slater, a seven-time Pro Bowler who's now the OL coach at Azusa Pacific University. "He's going to be a good offensive lineman in the National Football League for a very long time." Mon, Jul 14, 2014 01:52:00 PM

Panthers signed OT Nate Chandler to a three-year, $7.95 million contract extension through 2017.

Chandler was entering the final year of his entry-level UDFA rookie deal. He was under team control for two more seasons, but the Panthers have high hopes for the former tight end-turned-defensive tackle-turned-offensive lineman. Chandler has been splitting reps with Byron Bell both at left and right tackle and is fully expected to man one of the positions this season. He played both tackles spots and right guard in 2013. Carolina wants to continue to develop him. Wed, Jun 18, 2014 01:31:00 PM

Nate Chandler and Byron Bell are splitting first-team reps at left tackle at Panthers OTAs.

A college tight end-turned-defensive tackle-turned-NFL offensive lineman, Chandler is the better athlete and might profile better on the left side. He played 590 snaps on offense last season, working at both tackle spots and right guard. Chandler's game needs to be tuned and refined, but he has good hands and feet. It may be best to continue to keep Bell on the right side. Wed, May 28, 2014 03:34:00 PM